MetaProp

MetaProp, established in 2015, is a New York-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in real estate technology, or PropTech. The firm invests in startups and growth-stage companies across various real estate sectors, including office, retail, residential, and hospitality. MetaProp's investment strategy involves a 16-week accelerator program, with initial investments ranging from $0.25 million to $2 million, typically taking a 6% equity stake. The firm also provides community leadership through initiatives like the PropTech Place innovation hub and global events.

Zachary Aarons

Co-Founder and General Partner

Zach Aarons

Co-Founder and General Partner

Aaron Block

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Jeanne Casey

Principal

Tom Cashel

CFO

Jackson Feder

Vice President

Jackson Feder

Investor

Wes Mizell

Associate

Wes Mizell

Associate

Lauren Price

Investor and Senior Analyst

Philip Russo

Founding Partner, MetaProp Advisors and Chief Communications Strategist

Zak Schwarzman

General Partner

Maureen Waters

Partner

Past deals in Insurance Brokers

Demex

Series A in 2024
Demex is an independent data and analytics company that addresses the increasing challenge of property losses from secondary perils, such as extreme weather events. By partnering with reinsurance brokers, insurers, and reinsurers, Demex utilizes advanced modeling techniques that incorporate weather and claims data, along with climate research, to assess loss accumulation. The company provides parametric stop-loss solutions tailored to the needs of its clients, effectively handling risks that exceed traditional catastrophe losses. Through its risk management platform, Demex enables businesses to analyze, price, and transfer climate-linked risks, thereby enhancing their ability to manage financial risks associated with severe weather conditions like hurricanes, heat waves, and droughts. This innovative approach supports the sustainability of insurers' operations in a changing climate.

Billy

Venture Round in 2024
Billy is a company focused on transforming construction insurance solutions by providing a platform that simplifies the collection and verification of compliance documents. The platform allows property developers and subcontractors to track, verify, and report on the insurance coverage of their vendors, ensuring that all necessary policies are in place. By centralizing these processes, Billy helps reduce risk and enhance the overall efficiency of construction projects. This innovative approach aims to set new standards in the industry for managing insurance compliance.

Obie

Series B in 2023
Obie is a technology-driven company specializing in insurance and risk management solutions tailored for real estate investors and landlords. The platform is designed to offer a straightforward, cost-effective, and transparent experience, ensuring clients receive the best available rates for property and casualty insurance. By leveraging data analytics, Obie streamlines the process of acquiring property insurance and consolidates portfolio information, allowing users to efficiently manage real estate risks. Additionally, the platform provides access to exclusive insurance products, enhancing the overall protection of clients and their investments. Founded in 2012 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Obie operates across all 50 states, catering to the diverse needs of property investors.

Billy

Seed Round in 2023
Billy is a company focused on transforming construction insurance solutions by providing a platform that simplifies the collection and verification of compliance documents. The platform allows property developers and subcontractors to track, verify, and report on the insurance coverage of their vendors, ensuring that all necessary policies are in place. By centralizing these processes, Billy helps reduce risk and enhance the overall efficiency of construction projects. This innovative approach aims to set new standards in the industry for managing insurance compliance.

Billy

Seed Round in 2021
Billy is a company focused on transforming construction insurance solutions by providing a platform that simplifies the collection and verification of compliance documents. The platform allows property developers and subcontractors to track, verify, and report on the insurance coverage of their vendors, ensuring that all necessary policies are in place. By centralizing these processes, Billy helps reduce risk and enhance the overall efficiency of construction projects. This innovative approach aims to set new standards in the industry for managing insurance compliance.

Obie

Series A in 2021
Obie is a technology-driven company specializing in insurance and risk management solutions tailored for real estate investors and landlords. The platform is designed to offer a straightforward, cost-effective, and transparent experience, ensuring clients receive the best available rates for property and casualty insurance. By leveraging data analytics, Obie streamlines the process of acquiring property insurance and consolidates portfolio information, allowing users to efficiently manage real estate risks. Additionally, the platform provides access to exclusive insurance products, enhancing the overall protection of clients and their investments. Founded in 2012 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Obie operates across all 50 states, catering to the diverse needs of property investors.

Covered by SAGE

Seed Round in 2020
Covered by SAGE, Inc. is a technology-driven insurance brokerage based in Tucker, Georgia, established in 2019. The company operates an online platform designed for insurance brokers, facilitating efficient workflow management. Key features of the platform include customer relationship management, simplification of the quoting and submission processes, and analytics tools. By integrating advanced technology with traditional service elements, Covered by SAGE aims to enhance the insurance brokerage experience, offering modern branding and comprehensive support to both brokers and consumers.

Billy

Seed Round in 2020
Billy is a company focused on transforming construction insurance solutions by providing a platform that simplifies the collection and verification of compliance documents. The platform allows property developers and subcontractors to track, verify, and report on the insurance coverage of their vendors, ensuring that all necessary policies are in place. By centralizing these processes, Billy helps reduce risk and enhance the overall efficiency of construction projects. This innovative approach aims to set new standards in the industry for managing insurance compliance.

Obie

Seed Round in 2019
Obie is a technology-driven company specializing in insurance and risk management solutions tailored for real estate investors and landlords. The platform is designed to offer a straightforward, cost-effective, and transparent experience, ensuring clients receive the best available rates for property and casualty insurance. By leveraging data analytics, Obie streamlines the process of acquiring property insurance and consolidates portfolio information, allowing users to efficiently manage real estate risks. Additionally, the platform provides access to exclusive insurance products, enhancing the overall protection of clients and their investments. Founded in 2012 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Obie operates across all 50 states, catering to the diverse needs of property investors.
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